Project to reconfigure Skyway to three lanes through downtown Paradise about to begin

PARADISE &GT;&GT; Roadwork will begin July 28 that will reduce the Skyway to a single through-lane in each direction between Pearson Road and Elliott Road, with a center two-way left turn lane.

The project stretching from Elliot Road to Vista Way near Neal Road, will also improve pedestrian crosswalks, add bike lanes, and adjust and coordinate traffic signals The Downtown Paradise Safety project was approved by the Town Council May 13.

Over the next two months, George Reed construction of Modesto will be working in daytime on concrete improvements and other work off the roadway, and 8 p.m.–6 a.m. at night for work in the road like striping, signal modifications and overlay paving.

The Skyway between Pearson and Elliott will be temporarily striped with the three-lane layout immediately. The outside northbound lane approaching Pearson will become a "right lane must turn right" lane at the signal, as will the outside southbound lane approaching Elliott.

During daytime work, various temporary traffic control may be required with lane shifts as needed. Motorists do not need to seek alternate routes, as traffic delays are not anticipated. During night work, motorists can expect minor delays. Specific night work dates will be posted in advance to the Town's project information website at www.townofparadise.com.

The signals at Skyway/Pearson and Skyway/Elliott will be reconfigured from on-demand to fixed timing phases during construction, providing additional "green" time to Skyway traffic.

During all phases of construction there will be access to businesses at all times. Street parking will be maintained as practicable.

Residents are urged to allow for extra time in their travels through the project site as construction begins.